I am home

I got home today about 12:30ish. I was anxiously awaiting my release of gas as I couldn't stand being in that bed or chair any longer. Those beds have some serious issues... at least my roomate Carol can attest to that. Day one I felt a lot worse than I thought I would and of course had a case of the .. Oh my God what did I do. I have been getting better still tired and sore, which is to be expected. Thank you all for your kind wishes. This truly is a great community and resource for people going through this. You never would expect such kindness from strangers. So thanks again.. time to rest, sip and medicate. Ok maybe not in that order.

Welcome home and Congratulations!! I had been wondering how you made out.  Take your time and get your rest. Dominique

Welcome home and welcome to the Loser's Bench.

Jim 

Welcome Home!!! SO glad to hear you did not have complications.... didnt that JP drain thingy just aggravate? What kind of bed did you get? one of those "fold into a chair beds"??? Did you get Darlene or Kristen as your nurse?

Yeah didn't love the drain... especially when it came out that felt really weird. I was in the regular bed for the first night and then slept in the chair that reclines. Never appreciated my own bed so much. No I didn't have either of them... had Evelyn, Sally, Melissa. Everyone was pretty nice. Tim I am so glad to hear that you are home and getting better. I was thinking about you on the 30th and kept waiting to hear an update and was shocked when I saw what happened. You have had such a rough month. I am glad that you are on your way to recovery.

Tara,  Welcome home! I am so happy to hear that your surgery went well.   I think we all had that "what did I do moment" after surgery, but once you're feeling better ....you'll never say that again! I wish you a speedy and uneventful recovery. Don't forget to sip, sip, sip, walk, walk walk!!  Hugs, Lisa 

Welcome home.  Yes, there is nothing like a hospital bed...YIKE.  Every day does get better and once the weight starts coming off...it is all worth it.  Take it easy...don't overdo.. Rosemary

Welcome home......it's official now you are a LOSER  congrats

So glad that the hospital stuff is all behind you. Every day will show some improvement. Welcome home.

Tara welcome home. Congrates on your new way of life.Be kind to yourself ,except help and most important do what your md has instructed you to do.Each day you will find that you are feeling that much better.Remember walk (especially if you feel "gassy"),sip sip sip and rest when you are tired. Michelle